Anthony Carpino, the weekday meteorologist on NBC Connecticut News at 11 am, joined the StormTracker Weather Team in July of 2023.
Before coming to NBC Connecticut, Anthony was a meteorologist at WRDW/WAGT in Augusta, Georgia. There, Anthony covered several tornado outbreaks, including a couple of EF-3 twisters. Anthony and the Chief Meteorologist at WRDW/WAGT won a Southeastern Regional Emmy for their 2022 coverage of the tornadoes.
Anthony has also been awarded a regional and national Edward R. Murrow Award for “Excellence in Innovation” for his augmented reality graphics and contributions to investigative stories and election coverage.
Anthony is a New England native and is excited to be back home. He is currently living in Manchester with his dog Storm.
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Cooler temperatures, elevated fire risk continues for the weekend
After record-breaking warmth the last couple of days, cooler air is settling in for the weekend. Saturday’s highs reached the mid-50s to low 60s across Connecticut. We will have mostly clear skies into the overnight with chilly temps in the upper 20s to mid 30s. A Frost Advisory has been posted for the immediate shoreline. Sunday will feature plenty...
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Breezy and dry conditions, high fire danger continue into the weekend
The National Weather Service continues a red flag warning for the entire state until 7pm, which indicates that any fires that ignite could spread rapidly. The dry weather pattern of the last several weeks continues. Sunny and dry conditions are expected through the weekend and into next week. The wind is expected to come down a bit for Sunday along…
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Cool day today, freeze warnings issued for Thursday morning
We woke up with patchy frost in portions of the state and a frost advisory was in effect for northwestern Connecticut until 9 a.m. Temps today will remain cool in the mid to upper 50s. We’re expecting another chilly start tomorrow with temps in the upper 20s and low-to-mid 30s. A freeze warning and frost advisory are also in...
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Seasonal weekend kicks off cool-down across Connecticut
A few isolated showers were spotted early this morning, but as we continued through the day the skies cleared to sunnier conditions. Highs today reached the mid 70s with a north/northwesterly breeze. We’ll stay sunny for Sunday with seasonal temps in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees. Clouds will increase again by Sunday night and into Monday as...
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Increasing humidity today, multiple chances for rain Thursday
We saw a few isolated showers earlier this morning but other than that, today will be dry with a mix of sun and clouds. Humidity levels increase through your Wednesday, becoming increasingly muggy as the day goes on. By midday, the humidity level had already surpassed the value (60° dew point) where most people feel more humid. Afternoon temps are…
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Upgrades coming to CT hiking and biking trails
As we head into the end of April and the temperatures begin to warm you might find yourself outside more and more often. If you’re a fan of the trails you might notice some upgrades at several state forests, parks, and trails this summer. Stretching from Willimantic to Manchester, the Hop River State Park Trail runs for about 25 miles…
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More sunshine and mild temperatures to start new workweek
Tonight temperatures are expected to cool out of the 50s and back to the 30s by Monday morning with mostly clear skies. Temperatures will rebound to the mid 60s during the afternoon. Clouds will push in from the west and a few high thin clouds will be possible during the eclipse. For more details on the eclipse, check out the…
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Solar Eclipse: Here's everything you need to know
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will pass over the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It will be the first total solar eclipse to move across the continent since 2017. It will be the world’s longest land-based solar eclipse in over a decade, spanning from the Pacific Ocean to the North Atlantic. The eclipse will start south…
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A few showers to start St. Patrick's Day
After a very mild week of 60s and 70s for highs, the mild air is continuing through the weekend with gradual cooling into next week While St. Patrick’s Day won’t be as warm as portions of last week, temperatures will still be above normal. The average high should be in the upper 40s. The forecast is to keep temperatures...
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Lighter winds today, highs in the 50s
After a windy start to the workweek, there will be lighter winds on Tuesday with highs in the 50s. Gusts of up to 30 miles per hour are possible with sustained winds between 10 and 15 miles per hour. It will be sunny with highs near 57. Temperatures will continue warm up in the days ahead. Highs will be near…
